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Discover easy, refreshing, and creative cocktail recipes to shake up your evenings. From classics to bold twists—Flavors Of has your next favorite drink.

Best Ever Mai Tai

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
Delicious Mai Tai cocktail garnished with mint and lime

Part 1: Personal Story Introduction The first time I made my Best Ever Mai Tai, I was trying to escape the relentless summer heat in Asheville. The sun blared outside, …

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Rum Runner Cocktail

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
A refreshing Rum Runner cocktail garnished with fruits in a stylish glass.

Rum Runner Cocktail: A Journey of Flavor and Memory There’s a certain magic that fills the air when the sun begins to set in Asheville, North Carolina. I remember the …

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Bakery-Style Gin Martini

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
Bakery-Style Gin Martini with garnishes served in a stylish glass

Part 1: Personal Story Introduction The first time I tasted a Bakery-Style Gin Martini was during a cozy evening at my dear friend Helen’s home. We had all gathered to …

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Gin Martini

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
A perfectly crafted Gin Martini served in a stylish glass with garnishes.

Personal Story Introduction I can still remember the first time I sipped a Gin Martini. It was a balmy summer evening, the kind of night that wraps around you like …

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Easy Strawberry Margarita

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
Refreshing easy strawberry margarita served in a glass with lime and strawberry garnish.

PART 1: Personal Story Introduction The first time I laid eyes on an Easy Strawberry Margarita, I was at a summer barbecue at my neighbor’s house in Asheville. It was …

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Black Manhattan

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
A stylish Black Manhattan cocktail garnished with cherries on a wooden bar.

PART 1: Personal Story Introduction The first time I tasted a Black Manhattan, the flavors unfolded like the pages of a beloved book. I was seated at a cozy bar …

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Best Strawberry Margarita

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
Refreshing strawberry margarita served in a glass with fresh strawberries

Part 1: Personal Story Introduction Let me take you back to a sun-soaked afternoon in Asheville, where the air danced with the sweet scent of blooming flowers and laughter floated …

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Hugo Spritz

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
A refreshing Hugo Spritz cocktail with fresh herbs and citrus garnish.

Hugo Spritz: A Flavorsome Journey from My Kitchen The first time I laid eyes on a vibrant Hugo Spritz was at a rustic little café tucked away in the heart …

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Brazilian Mounjaro Cocktail

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
Refreshing Brazilian Mounjaro Cocktail garnished with lime and mint

Part 1: Personal Story Introduction I remember the first time I sipped on a Brazilian Mounjaro Cocktail. It was a breezy summer evening, and I was dining al fresco at …

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Mai Tai

August 15, 2025 by Margaret Rowe
A refreshing Mai Tai cocktail garnished with fresh fruit and mint leaves.

Part 1: Personal Story Introduction The first time I sipped a Mai Tai was on my back porch during one of those warm Carolina evenings, the sun dipping low in …

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About Me

Margaret “Maggie” Rowe

Hi there! I’m Margaret “Maggie” Rowe, a chef from Asheville, North Carolina, where the mountains are always just a glance away and the summer air smells of woodsmoke and sweet corn.

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